East Penn School District

The East Penn School District is located in Emmaus, PA and includes 10 schools that serve 8,073 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The East Penn School District spends $8,464 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The East Penn School District has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The East Penn School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the East Penn School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The East Penn School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.